Hoi An Photo Experience – Capturing the Soul of Authentic Vietnam

Between Golden Light and Gentle Reflections — Hoi An Through the Lens Bathed in golden light and peaceful reflections, Hoi An reveals a new face every day.
In the quiet alleys of the old town, lanterns fade softly as the first rays of sunlight brush the ochre façades and wooden houses. Beyond the ancient walls, the countryside awakens — fishermen return to port, markets come alive, and farmers prepare their fields. This Hoi An photography experience invites you to capture the beauty of these fleeting moments through the eye of a passionate photographer. Whether in the UNESCO-listed old town or the surrounding rural scenes. You’ll learn to play with light, frame everyday gestures, and tell the story of Vietnam in its purest form. A photo workshop designed as an encounter — between gaze, culture, and emotion.

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The first lights of the old town of Hoi An

from 6 to 8 a.m. | Included: coffee and drinks | | Departure from the city center

Before the alleys come to life, the old town of Hoi An offers an intimate and poetic face. In the quiet of the morning, the lanterns are gradually extinguished, the inhabitants open their shops and the first rays of the sun caress the ochre facades and wooden houses. This photo workshop in the old Hoi An is ideal for learning to master the soft light of the morning, work on composition and develop your street photographer’s eye. Guided by a local expert, you will discover the emblematic places but also the hidden corners of this city classified at UNESCO - a moment suspended between heritage and authenticity.

The dawn on the fishing village of Hoi An

from 4.45 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. | Included: transfer, local breakfast, coffee and drinks

At the first light of day, leave before dawn to reach a fishing village located on the outskirts of Hoi An, where life begins with the rhythm of the tides. You will witness the return of boats loaded with fish, the lively exchanges in the market, and the precise gestures of fishermen who repair their nets in the incipient light. Guided by a professional photographer, you will learn to capture the morning contrasts and compose your images in authentic scenes of life. This photo tour in Hoi An is a real immersion in the maritime soul of Vietnam, between movement, humanity and golden light.

The twilight on the rice fields of Hoi An

from 3 to 7 p.m. | Included: coffee and drinks | Departure from the city center

When the sun goes down on the green plains, join the rice fields and agricultural villages around Hoi An for a photographic experience full of sweetness. The afternoon begins with a walk through the fields and paths, to meet the peasants working in the warm evening light. You will learn to capture the depth of landscapes, the gestures of farmers and the changing reflections of rice fields at dusk. This sunset photo tour combines technical learning and shared moments, in a peaceful atmosphere where time seems suspended.

Sunrise over the fishing village and market of Hoi An

from 4.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m | Included: boat transfer, local breakfast, coffee and drinks | Departure from your hotel

Embark at dawn for an unforgettable morning dedicated to photographing the iconic fishing nets of Hoi An. From a small boat, you will observe the fishermen maneuver their immense nets gilded by the morning light, before heading to a lively local market, still unknown to mass tourism. Accompanied by a passionate photographer guide, you will learn how to compose your images in unique light conditions, manage contrasts and photograph spontaneous life scenes. A complete photo experience, between river, traditions and Vietnamese authenticity.

Book your private photo experience in Hoi An

These private photo workshops in Hoi An are designed to offer a personalized immersion, closer to the light, encounters and local life. Each tour is supervised by a professional photographer and is aimed at all levels: curious beginners, passionate travelers or experienced photographers. Departures are from your hotel in Hoi An or from the city center, and all tours include drinks, as well as attentive and friendly support and transfers if mentionned.

Price 2026:

The dawn on the fishing village or twilight on the rice fields

Private rate (1 to 3 pax): 4.350.000 VND | Additional participant: + 1.450.000 VND / pax

The first lights of the old town of Hoi An

Private rate (1 to 5 pax): 5.250.000 VND | Additional participant: + 1.150.000 VND / pax

Sunrise over the fishing village and market of Hoi An

Private rate (1 to 3 pax): 6.000.000 VND | Additional participant: + 2.000.000 VND / pax

Possibility to join a small group for these tours depending on availability